Daily Archives: May 15, 2009

We caught up with Ronald Hughey Friday afternoon, the new women’s assistant basketball coach at Rutgers. He is 38-years-old, is married and has daughters aged 16 and nine. A South Carolina native, Hughey played football, not basketball, for South Carolina … Continue reading →

Men’s basketball sophomore Earl Pettis, who is transferring from Rutgers to LaSalle, spoke to the Philadelphia Inquirer about his decision: http://www.philly.com/inquirer/sports/20090515_Pettis_transfer_to_La_Salle.html SCUTTLEBUTT SAYS: If he wants to be featured more, then Pettis’ best move is getting out of the Big East.

South Carolina native Ronald Hughey has been hired as an assistant coach at Rutgers. He replaces Clarissa Davis-Wrightsil, who left Rutgers after one season due to personal reasons. Hughey played football but not basketball at South Carolina State, where he eventually coached basketball … Continue reading →

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Scarlet Nation's weekly feature built in the mold of the famed Rutgers sandwich returns with a little bit of this and a little bit of that as we close out the week with a generous serving of our latest Fat Cat.

Orlando (Fla.) Dr. Phillips small forward Jonathan Laurent made his verbal commitment Thursday and is set for Big Ten action. Laurent committed to Rutgers shortly after an official visit, and detailed the decision in a conversation with Scout.

PISCATAWAY, N.J. -- Kevin Wilkins came a long way from the guy that arrived late to Rutgers last spring. The near 300-pound nose tackle finds himself solidly in a defensive line rotation for spring camp, and discussed his role and progress with Scout during the first week of practice.

Eddie Jordan welcomes a new player, while one of the first he landed leaves. In the span of a few hours, the make-up of Rutgers basketball changed even more. Kerwin Okoro, who transferred in from Iowa State after Eddie Jordan took the Rutgers job, announced he would transfer from Rutgers--a mutual decision by both the team […]

Jon Pollock and Friend Trey Sneed are Heading to Rutgers for a Visit. Is a Sneed Commit imminent? Coming home to the banks with @TreySneedFL #CHOPNation #BacktoRutgers pic.twitter.com/e6ShJ6Brzq— The Hit Man (@kingpollock) April 2, 2015 Rutgers chief Florida recruiter, linebacker commit Jonathan Pollock, is headed back to the Banks, with his friend, RB prospect Trey […]

Kiy Hester has transferred more than once in his high school and collegiate football career, but as he starts spring practice with the Scarlet Knights, he’s showing his loyalty in a permanent way (NJ.com, April 2). The inside of Hester’s forearm is inked with a Rutgers’ scarlet “Block R” logo and a No. 2 for […]

Rutgers quarterback Chris Laviano played in five games last season as the backup quarterback, but with Gary Nova looking for his spot in the NFL, the starting job is up for grabs this season (NJ.com, March 31). Laviano will compete with Hayden Rettig and Giovanni Rescigno for the starting spot, but he said he thinks he […]

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Jerry CarinoJerry Carino has covered sports for the Gannett New Jersey newspapers since 1996 and has been on the college basketball beat since 2003. A native of Old Bridge, he also teaches journalism at Kean University.E-mail Jerry

Josh NewmanJosh Newman has worked for the Press since September 2004 and began covering Shore Conference sports full time in September 2006. He is a 2004 graduate of Springfield College with a degree in communications/sports journalism.E-mail Josh

Ryan DunleavyRyan Dunleavy has covered Rutgers athletics for more than a decade, dating back to his days as a student at his alma mater. He became New Jersey Press Media’s Rutgers women’s basketball beat writer in 2009 and Rutgers football beat writer in 2013. Since joining the staff in 2004, the Morris County native also has covered the NFL, MLB, NBA, the Somerset Patriots and high school sports.E-mail Ryan